Medicine detail

Ibuprofen

Used for: temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Pain and inflammation ID 6
What It Is Used For

Used for: temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache toothache backache menstrual cramps the common cold muscular aches minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever

Active Ingredient

ibuprofen

Chemical Name

2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propanoic acid

Common Brands

Advil, Motrin, Midol, Ibuprofen Dye Free

Generic / Alternate Names

ibuprofen tablets, ibuprofen suspension, IBUPROFEN

Tracking Note

Track dose, pain score, stomach symptoms, and frequency of use.

Clinical links

Linked conditions and symptoms

Pain and Inflammation

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

General Medicine common use

Chronic Pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

General medicine common use

Fever

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

General medicine common use

Bipolar Disorder

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Mental health common use

Back Pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Musculoskeletal / rheumatology common use

Fibromyalgia

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Musculoskeletal / rheumatology common use

Osteoarthritis

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Musculoskeletal / rheumatology common use

Epilepsy

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic common use

Migraine

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic common use

Neuropathy

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic common use

Restless Legs Syndrome

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic common use

Fever

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

General / systemic symptom context

Light sensitivity

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic symptom context

Migraine aura

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic symptom context

Restless legs

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic symptom context

Seizure

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic symptom context

Sound sensitivity

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Neurologic symptom context

Back pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Burning pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Cramps

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Headache

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Joint pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Muscle pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Neck pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Numbness

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Pain

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Severe headache

Commonly used in pain, fever, or inflammation care depending on formulation and patient-specific indication.

Pain symptom context

Research

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